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Medusa Ransomware Hits 300+ Victims; Experts Urge Caution

3/17/2025

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The FBI and CISA report Medusa ransomware has impacted over 300 victims since 2021, targeting sectors like healthcare and education.
Medusa uses a double extortion tactic, encrypting data and threatening public exposure if ransoms are not paid.
Key recommendations include regular system updates, multi-factor authentication, and strong password practices.
Organizations are urged to report incidents and refrain from paying ransoms to combat cybercrime.

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The FBI and CISA report Medusa ransomware has impacted over 300 victims since 2021, targeting sectors like healthcare and education.
Medusa uses a double extortion tactic, encrypting data and threatening public exposure if ransoms are not paid.
Key recommendations include regular system updates, multi-factor authentication, and strong password practices.
Organizations are urged to report incidents and refrain from paying ransoms to combat cybercrime.